Stories by: John Brandon

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    Replacing legacy applications: Four problems solved 29/07/2011 07:19:00

    Legacy applications are one of the most difficult issues to face within IT. A rip-and-replace approach is expensive, difficult to cost-justify and tends to interrupt business. Meanwhile, the legacy software lingers in accounting's ledgers, outlives its welcome in sales and causes poor network performance throughout the organization.
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    Must-have data center utilities: Picks by IT pros 14/06/2011 01:47:00

    Not everything is handed to data center managers on a silver platter. Sure, a few administrative tools arrive on freshly produced discs right from the server vendor. But there are some indispensable tools you can get from third parties, open-source providers or even IT colleagues with some extra time to develop apps.
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    Six rising threats from cybercriminals 20/05/2011 01:13:00

    Hackers never sleep, it seems. Just when you think you've battened down the hatches and fully protected yourself or your business from electronic security risks, along comes a new exploit to keep you up at night. It might be an SMS text message with a malevolent payload or a stalker who dogs your every step online. Or maybe it's an emerging technology like in-car Wi-Fi that suddenly creates a whole new attack vector.
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    Data centers experiment with new power sources 10/05/2011 01:58:00

    Data center power usage is soaring -- the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that data center energy requirements will double in the next five years. To address that surge in energy use, some companies are turning to alternative sources of energy, including solar arrays, natural gas turbines, wind power, fuel cells and hydro power. But one big question is whether these power sources will deliver a return on investment in the near future.
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    Videoconferencing for every budget 08/01/2011 04:20:00

    There's nothing like face-to-face meetings for really connecting with clients or team members, but with air travel becoming ever more expensive (and ever less pleasant), frequent in-person meetings are becoming less viable for many businesses. That means your best option is usually a videoconference.
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    How retailers are using location-based services 29/10/2010 06:36:00

    What's happening -- Businesses are integrating location-based services such as Foursquare, Gowalla, Loopt and Socialight into enterprise applications. For example, ice cream retailer Tasti D-Lite incorporated Foursquare into its loyalty program, providing extra reward points for customers who check in at a store using the application.
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    Six enterprise security leaks you should plug now 13/10/2010 04:49:00

    The Titanic was thought to be unsinkable, a testament to the engineering prowess of its day and the fact that luxury liners rarely collided with massive icebergs.
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    6 cool innovations for the data center 03/08/2010 01:46:00

    Sure, consumer gadgets are getting most of the attention these days, but data centers are getting some love too. These new products and technologies promise to solve real data center problems or are already working to make enterprise operations run more smoothly. How many are on your wish list?
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    Should fuel cells power your data centre? 17/06/2010 05:54:00

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    Your old computer, born again 22/05/2010 07:29:00

    They're collecting dust in storage rooms and taking up extra space in your garage or office. They can't handle today's applications, peripherals or operating systems. Yes, older computers are a nuisance, like the brother-in-law who sleeps on your sofa for a few months.
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    Other enterprise e-mail cloud options 29/04/2010 04:40:00

    Microsoft and Google aren't the only cloud e-mail providers setting their sights on the enterprise. Here's a look at some others.
 
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